Alternative Therapies for ADD ADHD

Alternative therapies for ADD and ADHD are gaining in popularity, especially as parents better understand the potential dangers associated with the medications that have traditionally been prescribed to treat these conditions. If you know anything about Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall, you know that in many instances, these prescription drugs can do more harm than good. It’s even possible that these types of drugs have addictive qualities. Unfortunately, they get more attention than alternative therapies for ADD and ADHD and proven natural remedies that have been shown to help with these conditions.

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are characterized by an inability to focus attention, a tendency to become bored easily, an inability to control impulses in the case of ADHD, hyperactivity. ADD and ADHD are common in children, especially boys, and among other problems, these conditions hinder the development of relationships with teachers, parents and even other children.

Several alternative therapies for ADD and ADHD are available, but one in particular that has been proven to be of benefit is appropriately called Focus.

Focus contains these and several other all-natural remedies for add and adhd:

Ginkgo Biloba, an herb, which has many uses but when used to treat ADD and ADHD it helps improve the body’s circulatory system. This in turn increases the amount of blood that flows to the brain.

Skullcap or Scuttellaria Laterifolia is an anti-spasmotic and a nerve tonic. It contains flavonoids, tannins, bitter, minerals and volatile oils that work to alleviate symptoms of depression as well as reduce excitability levels.

Centella Asiatica, which is also known as Gotu Cola is effective at improving concentration and the ability to concentrate for longer periods. It accomplishes these tasks by revving up the nervous system and the brain.

Hawer which also is known as Avina Sativa (or Green Oats), and in particular its flavonoids, minerals, vitamins D, E, B1 and B2, saponins, alkaloids, wheat protein, carotene and steroidal compounds is an effective nerve tonic that helps remedy nerve exhaustion.

German Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) has a calming effect and helps reduce nervous tension.

Aspalathus linearis (also know as Rooibos) works on what more and more people are beginning to understand as a main trigger of ADD/ADHD and that is a nutritional imbalance. This imbalance causes a significant fluctuation in blood sugars. When blood sugar levels are not maintained, the imbalance brings on symptoms such as mood swings, an inability to concentrate, general irritability and restlessness. To function properly, the nervous system needs the minerals magnesium, iron and zinc.

Rooibos supplies these minerals when the diet doesn’t. Rooibos also help improve the functioning of the liver so that toxins are more effectively removed. Rooibos also promotes a calming affect. Finally, this ingredient helps strengthen the immune system and that in turn helps strengthen a child’s tolerance to foods that cause allergies.

Urtica urens works to lower levels of blood sugar and helps stimulate the circulatory system.

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